May Needed! Explore the Setouchi islands!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 49 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 49 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Stay near a stunning Japanese garden & explore the famous art islands! Join our friendly team, where you’ll help us keep 60 beds tidy—simple tasks, always with staff around to support you. Work just 4 days a week (10am–4pm). We’re looking for someone neat, positive, and excited to meet locals and travelers alike. Our team is super welcoming, and you’ll leave with new friends and unforgettable memories in Takamatsu. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Japanese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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52 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

49 Meeting international travelers
49 Meeting locals
40 Immersing in the local culture
18 Practicing English
14 Get in touch with nature
12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 3. Good health and well-being
13 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
8 5. Gender equality
6 2. Zero hunger
2 1. No poverty

Kassandra

Mexico

I had such a great time at the hostel! It was my first volunteer i don't think I could have found a better place. The staff was amazing, everyone made me feel welcome and was so friendly, also Ryo, the chef made and extra effort making special food for me since I'm vegan and it was all so delicious! Takamatsu it's the perfect place to know and get immersed in the Japanese culture and also a good place to meet amazing people. I definitely recommend the hostel to everyone, and I would love to come back!!

24 days ago

Karla

Finland

Chizuru was such a lovely host! All the staff and other volunteers were amazing and made me feel super welcomed and comfortable. The work is easy and as described. Ryo cooks very delicious food for breakfast and dinner and I really enjoyed having the dinner with the staff and guests. Chizuru really made effort to make us feel welcomed and was often giving us recommendations what to do and sometimes showed us around the city too. For sure one of the best volunteering experiences I have had. Takamatsu is also a very cute city with many places to explore while you are there.

29 days ago

Irshaan

Switzerland

I had such a great experience at the hostel! All the volunteers were very friendly, and we got along well. We worked well with the regular staff, too. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wishes to experience Japan.

30 days ago

Sacha

Canada

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it couldn't have been better. Chizuru is one of the nicest and calmest persons I know, and Ryo is an incredible chef and incredibly nice too. Takamatsu is an amazing city to explore and the work hours are simple and respected, I would come back anytime if I had the opportunity! Thank you so much for everything!

about 2 months ago

Antoine

Canada

I had an amazing experience at the hostel! It was my first worldpackers and it was a great first impression. I feel like the bar is going to be high for the next one. The staff are all super nice and social. This place truly feels so alive and warm. I spent one month and a half at the hostel and only after this small amount of time it feels like a second home. One of the great things about this place is the chef. He makes amazing food and is always happy to receive some help from the volunteers. Such an interesting and fun person. I felt immediately included in the team and the work is as described.

about 2 months ago

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